Aniimo launches on September 16 for Xbox, mobile, PC, and PS5

Publisher Kingsglory and developer Pawprint Studio have announced that Aniimo, the free-to-play open-world creature-catching RPG, will launch on September 16 with console bundle pre-orders now live.

As with other free-to-play games, the console versions (PS5 and Xbox) have optional pre-order packs featuring in-game items. Thanks to Gematsu for the heads up. The game will be free to play from launch day on all platforms. If you haven't kept up with it, you can read our preview of it here and find the official website here. Aniimo is in development for release on September 16 on Xbox, PS5, PC, iOS, and Android.

The new Xbox and PS5 pre-order trailers with more details from publisher Kingsglory and developer Pawprint Studio below:

Aniimo will officially launch as a free-to-play title on September 16, 2026 at 10:00 (UTC+8). This means the base game offered through this pre-order campaign will be available at no cost.

Aniimo is a free-to-play, next-gen creature-catching open-world RPG. On the vast continent of Idyll, you'll encounter countless unique creatures known as Aniimo. Twine with them and experience the beauty of this world from a completely new perspective and with new abilities.
You can also travel to a metropolis floating in the sky, where you'll meet other Pathfinders, share stories, and engage in thrilling competitive battles. Choose your Aniimo and embark on an epic journey - one full of exploration, discovery, and adventure!

Seize every chance to capture and collect Aniimo to your heart's desire!

When embarking on an adventure on Idyll, anyone you meet can become a companion! Catch Aniimo using Aniipods, set traps and time your catch perfectly - enjoy the thrill and uncertainty of every moment! Unique Aniimo will appear according to the environment, weather, phenomena and time of day. Most Aniimo can evolve, making collecting and discovering Aniimo even more exciting.

Twine with Aniimo to feel the world like they do

On your journey of adventure you can Twine with Aniimo and essentially become any Aniimo that you collect. Use the Aniimo’s skills to solve puzzles, win battles and overcome challenges! Twine with Aniimo, to see the world from a brand new perspective.

Jump into the adventure and enjoy exploring an expansive open world

The continent of Idyll is expansive and alive with beauty and the perfect setting to capture, to Twine, to find answers and for the Aniimo to reach their full potential. Challenge, race, discover... immersive exploration ensures every step of the journey is engaging. Whether you're gliding, diving, burrowing... you can step foot anywhere.

Join exciting real-time challenges with Aniimo

In the vast world of Aniimo, every real-time challenge is full of unknowns and surprises. The PVEVP mode "Egg Heist" allows you to join a 3-player team anytime to engage in real-time searches and battles in the Lost Isles.

Whether you're solo, multiplayer, adventuring, battling, or simply looking to quickly become stronger, here, every challenge is real and instantaneous!

Enjoying camping and roadtrips with your friends

Each Pathfinder now owns a personal RV on the vast continent of Idyll, parked at a campsite in this open world, where they can meet and interact with other players. When you return to Homeland with your RV, you can plant crops, build decorations, and freely arrange your space with Aniimo to transform the entire Homeland into a warm, fun, and interactive immersive paradise.